Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 27 Death Wish

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Within the pitch–black building, Sebastian’s office was the only one illuminated by the glaring white lights, making it feel particularly desolate.

Constantly sitting in front of the computer, Sebastian grew weary from overusing his eyes.

Frowning, he massaged his temples and reclined again his office chair, his gaze drifting toward the green plant next to the computer.

When was this potted plant placed here? Did she bring it?

The thought of Madelyn made Sebastian tense up. I think I forgot to hand her the car keys just now!

Hailing a cab in the dead of night was no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t safe for her to be alone at this hour. With this in mind, Sebastian immediately grabbed his car keys and rushed after her.

When he reached the company’s entrance, Madelyn was already nowhere to be seen.

He was met with deserted streets, with only slight chill.

the cold night breeze sweeping through, bringing with it a

It’s been a while since she left the office. She must’ve gone back already.

Slipping the key into his pocket, Sebastian was ready to head upstairs and resume his work when he heard. a shriek pierce through the air from a distance away. “Ah! Let me go! Help! Help!”

Sebastian paused in his tracks, listening closely. The startled cry astonishingly resembled Madelyn’s tone

when she was angry.

Don’t tell me…

Sebastian’s heart sank, and he quickly ran in the direction of the noise.

As he got closer, he could see Madelyn calling for help, her face filled with fear. A group of thugs were attempting to forcefully drag her into a black van.

He barked in anger, “Stop!”

What a familiar voice. As Madelyn turned around, she was surprised to see Sebastian.

At that instant, she was so exhilarated, as if she had seen hope.

and she was overwhelmed with joy, crying out,

immediately exclaimed in panic, “Boss, we’ve been

at Sebastian in the distance and spat on the ground. “He’s all alone, and there’s so

“Hurry up, get this woman

“Yes, sir!”

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the van.

to a bottomless vortex, exerting a strong pull that gradually drew Madelyn

can’t get in this

herself, she lowered her head and bit down on the large hand that was gripping her collar

an agonized scream echoed through the air. “Ouch! D*mn

bitten swung his hand and slapped Madelyn hard, knocking her onto the

intense pain assailed her face, with something warm trickling down the corner of her lips. Madelyn

swiftly turned her attention to Sebastian, “Sebastian,

the blink of an eye, a thug swiftly drew a dagger from his waist, aiming

sensed the imminent danger. He stepped forward, swiftly seizing the thug. Then, bending his knee, he hit the

and fluidity that unmistakably revealed his proficiency in combat.

match for Sebastian, so they shouted, “Let’s get

hopped into the vehicle. The black van sped off, leaving a trail of dust in

finally relaxed, only to feel intense soreness and ache all over

in her life that she had been struck and thrown to the

over, quickly helping her up. “Are

Madelyn’s face as well as the blood at the corner of her lips were the first

her knees were also scraped, and

storm was raging in Sebastian’s eyes, and his face took on a

a death wish!

and strode toward the parked car, ready to drive her to the hospital.

body, she snapped back to consciousness. Seeing that it was Sebastian who was holding her, she

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just happened, Madelyn was filled with ngering fear. She clung tightly to Sebastian, tears welling up in her eyes as she sobbed

was still thinking of him

her back and soothed her. “Don’t be scared. n here for you. I won’t